Pediatric ARNP - Genetics

## Pediatric ARNP - Genetics Apply locations:
Tacoma, Washington time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR80471
** Where kids and families are always first
** At Multi Care Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network, caring for kids is more than what we do — it’s our purpose. As the state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and the only pediatric hospital in Washington’s South Sound, we provide a comprehensive network of care designed specifically for children and adolescents.
Our vision is to be the safest, highest-quality place for children to receive care, where every child has a medical home and every family feels supported.
** FTE:** .8,
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** TBDThe team is seeking an experienced ARNP with a strong pediatric background and/or prior genetics experience. Ideal candidates may include experienced Genetics APPs, Pediatric Specialty APPs with genetics-related exposure, or providers with experience caring for patients with genetic and metabolic conditions, newborn screening follow-up, and rare or complex pediatric diseases.
** Highlights:
*** Brand-new Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
* Opportunity to specialize in a highly niche, impactful, and rapidly evolving field
* Strong mentorship and training support
* Exposure to rare and complex diagnoses
* Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
* Opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients and families navigating complex diagnoses and care journeys
** To Learn More, Contact:*
* ** Rachel Whisenhunt
** Physician & APP Talent Advisor  Rachel.

Whisenhunt
** Position Summary
** The Genetics Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) delivers specialized genomic, metabolic, and genetic services for pediatric and adult patients and families. This role encompasses diagnostic assessment, genetic and metabolic testing coordination, infusion therapy administration, newborn screening follow-up, gene variant interpretation, and personalized management of inherited and metabolic conditions. Working closely with geneticists, metabolic specialists, genetic counselors, dieticians, and multidisciplinary teams, the ARNP ensures evidence-based care plans and seamless integration of precision medicine into clinical practice.

The ARNP also leads program development and quality initiatives to advance health outcomes.

Responsibilities Direct Patient Care
• Conduct comprehensive genetic and metabolic diagnostic assessments, pedigree analysis, and medical/family history reviews
• Provide pre-test and post-test genetic counseling for inherited disorders, including inborn errors of metabolism
• Coordinate and interpret genetic/genomic tests (panels, exome, genome) and metabolic assays (e.g., plasma amino acids, acylcarnitine profile)
• Manage pharmacological, nutritional, and other therapeutic interventions, including infusion therapies for genetic and metabolic diseases in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Oversee newborn screening follow-up: review results, order confirmatory testing, initiate early interventions, and counsel families on outcomes
• Document genetic and metabolic encounters, infusion orders, and newborn screening plans accurately in the electronic health record

Genetic & Metabolic Program Development
• Participate in developing and updating protocols for genetic and newborn screening workflows, informed consent, metabolic emergency plans, and infusion therapy
• Monitor key metrics such as test turnaround time, infusion complication rates, dietary compliance, and newborn screening referral completion
• Lead quality improvement projects to optimize metabolic crisis interventions, infusion therapy optimization, and patient education materials

Multidisciplinary Team Care & Leadership
• Collaborate in case conferences and team meetings
• Supervise and mentor genetic counseling interns, clinical trainees, nursing staff, and infusion teams on metabolic best practices

Professional Citizenship
• Embody organizational values of compassion, stewardship, collaboration, and respect
• Adhere to hospital, departmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, CLIA, CAP, state newborn screening mandates)
• Engage in…